My favourite day of the week is Thursday. One of my favourite dates in the year is 13th October. So what does God in His wisdom and kindness do in 2016 – give me Thursday 13th October. I am surprised that there are not more fireworks cracking off than ever before for such a great […]
Read More The Brotherly Love That ContinuesIt must be something for a parent to witness their child go from a baby to a toddler and infant to an adolescent and then hitting adulthood. Not only that but to then witness that same sprog turn out to be a responsible parent themselves … Well that must make those years of toil appear […]
Read More Thank You Lord, For My SisterToday is my wife’s birthday. It’s fitting that this should take place right at the end of a look at the book of Ruth, because just as the biblical episode highlights character, so celebrating the birthday of my wife gives an opportunity to reflect on a remarkable character. Authrine has been able to develop a […]
Read More The Character of the WomanZoë is six years old. At this age she showed me she is capable of keeping a conversation where we exchanged things for which we are thankful to God. This lasted the duration of a 25 minute walk. If you’re aware of what is said in the space of a minute it makes what Zoë […]
Read More Thank God for a Daughter Who Knows How to Thank GodYou spend the time listening to me and the issues I bring up. You don’t look bored at all, in fact your level of interest inspires me to continue sharing. Thank you for sharing your life as well and making me feel like sharing your life matters to you just as much as hearing me […]
Read More You CareAnother day another month. Half of 2016 has already elapsed and it has been an intriguing first half ofof the year. There has been a lot to be thankful for – a good marriage, healthy growing children, great supporting network of friends who motivate and inspire. The blog has proven to be a great outlet […]
Read More Dryden Update – July“The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be my God, the Rock, my Savior!” (2 Samuel 22:47 NIV) There are a lot of songs that captures the imagination, the one written by David expressed in the twenty-second chapter of 2 Samuel should be one to stir anyone. Here is a song that reveals […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 22 – David’s SongIt’s a great privilege to be alive. It’s also a great privilege to be married. It’s also a great privilege to be the father of three beautiful, healthy and vibrant children. Days like today are opportunities to express gratitude for that privilege. In particular today gives me the chance to express gratitude specifically for the […]
Read More Ten Years of Abigail DrydenThis is to say thanks to those who are chugging along living and serving and caring outside of the fanfare. There’s no great fuss about them. Their names are rarely remembered. They appear to be just like everyone else. They are not like everyone else. They are outstanding examples of humanity. They’re do it under […]
Read More Under the RadarI admit it. Sometimes I can take life and myself too seriously. There’s an earnestness, a depth, a pondering, something more to what there is, something worth taking for much more than its face value that I feel obliged to uncover with due diligence. In all that something like fun gets derided and sidelined. I […]
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